Mitacs: Postdocs in Canada Face Mismatch Between Skills Training and Future Careers
(firmenpresse) - VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 10/02/13 -- A released today on the status of postdocs in Canada - the most comprehensive of its kind - shows that postdocs have two main concerns: they need to be better prepared for future careers and they want clarity and consistency in their administrative status and compensation at universities.
The : Painting a Picture of Canadian Postdoctoral Scholars - released by the Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars (CAPS-ACSP) and Mitacs - surveyed over 1,800 Canadian postdocs to gather up-to-date demographic information and to identify their concerns. Postdocs, scholars who have recently completed a PhD, are essential contributors to Canada's research excellence and innovation landscape, productivity and economic success.
Demographics:
The average postdoc in Canada is 34 years old, 53% male and 46% female. Most (69%) are married or in a common-law relationship; one-third have dependent children. Over 50% are landed immigrants or on work visas and most expect to hold a series of postdoctoral positions, spending 1-3 years (45%) or 3-5 years (35%) as postdocs before transitioning to stable, full-time employment. Approximately half of survey respondents report their main field of research as Life Sciences (46%), one-third as Physical Sciences/Engineering (32%), 14% as Social Sciences/Humanities and 8% as inter-disciplinary.
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Satisfaction:
"It is our hope that the results of this survey will provide a valuable tool for Canada's research institutions and encourage them to develop progressive, new approaches to the training and administration of postdoctoral scholars," said Dr. Robert Annan, Vice-President, Research and Policy for Mitacs. "Postdocs in Canada could be playing an even more vital role in driving discovery and expanding knowledge if we ensure they have the skills and career preparation to succeed either within academia or industry. Mitacs looks forward to working with all stakeholders on this important issue."
About Mitacs
Through unique research and training programs, Mitacs is developing the next generation of innovators with vital scientific and business skills. In partnership with companies, government and academia, Mitacs is supporting a new economy using Canada's most valuable resource - its people. For more information, visit .
About the Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars (CAPS-ACSP)
CAPS-ACSP, Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars, exists as a committee of postdoctoral scholars and representatives who meet regularly (and virtually) to discuss issues arising across the country. Visit for more information.
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Megan Airton-Cindric
Director, Communications
Mitacs Inc.
Office: 604.822.3982
Cell: 604.349.6092
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